Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, our webinars provide valuable opportunities to reevaluate your working methods, acquire new insights, and boost your researcher skills. Our webinars remain free and accessible to all, regardless of prior knowledge. While the primary audience includes researchers, university staff, and students, anyone with an interest in these subjects is encouraged to join. Each training season introduces entirely new topics, along with updates to our recurring webinars based on your valuable feedback.

Find all spring 2025 training sessions here

New webinars offered this spring:

• Generative AI and copyright, Mar 17, 2025 - Who is the owner of text created by LLMs and illustrations by image generators? What constitutes a unique work of art when the creative process was assisted by AI? How should we acknowledge the use of AI when we conduct science or create art? Join this webinar hosted by Senior Legal Counsel, Maria Rehbinder.
• RDM in Research to Business (R2B) projects, Mar 26, 2025 - This webinar focuses specifically on research data management in R2B projects involving sensitive data and data collection in collaboration with companies. A case example is presented concerning a recent R2B project with a software intervention and a digital nationwide clinical trial.
• Prompt engineering for researchers, Mar 31, 2025 - Learn how to create effective prompts when using AI tools based on Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Revised ethics review process at Aalto University, Apr 1, 2025 - You may need to apply for an ethical review before conducting your research. Join this webinar to learn when it's needed, why, and how to apply.
• Artificial intelligence and responsible conduct of research, Apr 8, 2025 - Learn what we currently know about the responsible use of generative AI in research and the related ethical questions.
• Good enough software version control, Apr 23, 2025 - Aalto Research Software Engineers will show you the minimum that is good enough to be useful, but bad enough that it’s easy to use.
• Making your computational research presentable, Apr 29, 2025 - Are you writing research software or using data? Do you want others to get value out of it? Aalto Research Software Engineers will teach you how to adjust your work, how to share, and what can make it more likely that people will take interest.

Many of our webinars will be recorded and published on the Aalto Research Services YouTube channel. There you can also find previous recordings. Our lectures include interactive segments or a Q&A session at the end, which won't be recorded to respect your privacy. We encourage you to actively participate, pose questions to our experts, and contribute to the discussion. While some sessions may feature specific information regarding Aalto researchers, the fundamental principles presented are often universally applicable.

Join the conversation – we're excited to see you in the spring training sessions!

Questions about the training and data management can be sent to: researchdata@aalto.fi.

Psst! Did you know that Article 4 of the EU AI Act, effective February 2, 2025, requires organisations to ensure employees working with AI systems have the necessary knowledge and skills? This means that staff must understand how to use AI responsibly, recognising potential risks, and ethical issues. Join Aalto AI Talks: AI Act, Ethics, and Literacy 4.2.2025 event to learn more!